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Maritime Torts

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for the negligence of its crew members?

  1. Respondeat superior
  2. Negligence per se
  3. Strict liability
  4. Assumption of risk
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal duty that a shipowner owes to its passengers?

  1. To provide a seaworthy vessel
  2. To transport passengers safely to their destination
  3. To provide adequate food and lodging
  4. To protect passengers from harm
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal duty that a shipowner owes to its crew members?

  1. To provide a seaworthy vessel
  2. To pay wages
  3. To provide adequate food and lodging
  4. To protect crew members from harm
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal duty that a shipowner owes to other vessels?

  1. To avoid collisions
  2. To obey the rules of the road
  3. To use due care and diligence
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a collision between two vessels?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a cargo fire?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a passenger's injury?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a crew member's injury?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a third party's negligence?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by an act of God?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Force majeure
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a passenger's contributory negligence?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a crew member's contributory negligence?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a third party's contributory negligence?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a passenger's assumption of risk?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the legal principle that holds a shipowner liable for damages caused by a crew member's assumption of risk?

  1. Negligence
  2. Strict liability
  3. Assumption of risk
  4. Contributory negligence
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